DISCOVERED BY COLUMBUS

THE quiet island nation of Grenada consists of itself and six other islands. Its nearest neighbours are Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the north, Barbados to the northeast, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to the south and Curacao to the west. It was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 and was originally named Concepcion. The terrain is volcanic, with beautiful mountains and waterfalls in the centre of the islands. The total land area of Grenada is 344 square kilometres. It produces nutmeg and mace crops, as well as some other spices.